Adam Dorsay, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Welcome. I work with adolescents, adults and couples. I work well with people who are in mid-life transitions, new parents, and assist in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also help people improve relationships and to increase fulfillment and happiness.

Joanne Shurter, LMFT

Psychotherapist, Marriage and Family Therapist

People come to see me when they feel stuck. You seem to bump into the same struggles over and over. You have tried to overcome these challenges on your own, and you need help. Our work together is to understand and resolve what keeps you from moving forward.

René Bairos, RCC, MA Counselling Psychology, BA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

René is passionately committed to helping each client discover their internal strengths and the resources available to enable them to face each personal challenge. René provides skillful and compassionate support in each session to facilitate healthy relationships.

Verna Nelson, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I work with adults, teens and seniors who are dealing with the stress of relationships, careers and life's changes. I provide positive, practical ways of thinking and new skills you can practice to overcome the challenges and old habits that keep you stuck.

Jason Esswein, M.S., LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Are you ready to better understand yourself and identify your goals, resolve the challenges you face,
and create the relationships and life you desire? Begin your journey today with a complementary consultation.

Carrie Elizabeth Lin, MA, LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

I provide a caring, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment where you can safely explore what's troubling you, get unblocked, and move forward toward great relationships, a satisfying work life, and emotional well-being.

Janet Akyol, LMFT, CSAT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

At one time or another we all struggle with life's ups and downs, but sometimes we need a little extra help. Janet provides support and tools to help her clients with relationship problems, addictions, depression, anxiety and phobias.

Harry Motro, Psy.D., LMFT, P.C.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Need a therapist who SPECIALIZES in COUPLES? I am dedicated to couples therapy, offer an extensive set of relationship tools, have couples training at the Master's and Doctoral levels, 29 years of real-life marriage experience, and a passion for helping couples.

Mary-Stone Bowers, MA, MFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

Are you feeling stuck – caught at a roadblock you cannot seem to hurdle? My plan as a therapist is to guide you in exploring areas where you continue to struggle, helping to understand your thoughts and emotions as you make strides toward positive change in your life.

Robin Bates-Pualuan, MS, LMFT, LPCC

Marriage & Family Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor

When you’re struggling with difficult feelings, it can feel like there’s no way to get relief. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore what’s happening in your life, and I will help guide you toward ways to actively create the change you seek.

Tom Cheney, M.A.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I will help you harness the power of mindfulness and compassion to grow all that is good in your self, your family, and your world. We will explore time-honored and scientifically validated tools for achieving the emotional peace and behavioral change you desire.

Rachel Kane-Cooley, MA, LMFT, LPCC

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

If you are feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, sad, frustrated or stagnant with your life, I would very much like to offer my support in a safe, nurturing environment. Together, we can work through the challenges and invite the happiness you deserve. You are not alone.

Donald Dufford, Ph.D. Director

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Contact Dr. Dufford today to discuss how you can resolve issues and achieve positive, lasting results in any aspect of life. Dr. Dufford offers a practical results oriented approach using a variety of therapeutic modalities within a caring, safe environment.

Christine Tronge, A.C.S.W., L.C.S.W.

Private Practicing Therapist/Counselor

As an experienced therapist/counselor I provide a safe, healing environment and a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental approach; allowing and empowering you to address the issues creating blocks and impasses in your life. I believe in the power of hope!

Jayn Rajandran, LMFT, CGE, DTS, MA I/O Psychology

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Jayn believes that therapy does not have to be an arduous process. It should be fun when it's filled with an eagerness on the clients' end to get over the hurdle that they are currently facing, so that they can go back out there and enjoy the life meant for them.

Marriage & Family Therapists, Certified Hakomi Psychotherapy

If you are dissatisfied with your life, your state of mind, or your relationships, then you can do no better than to quiet the mind and explore your inner self. With Hakomi, "facilitated self discovery," we can collaborate to create profound changes.

Also once known as the bedroom of the Silicon Valley and San Francisco, San Jose is home to the colleges of San Jose State, Santa Clara University, and Stanford University, which send thousands of graduates into the local job market each year. Many major technological companies are headquartered here and San Jose has earned the distinction as the Capital City of the Silicon Valley. If getting out and enjoying the out of doors is what you like to do, then check out Alum Rock Park, which is a 700+ acre park that is the oldest municipal park in California.1 There are numerous activities that keep San Jose booming with activity. These include sporting events and venues, but also several museums and must-see structures, such as the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, which is the oldest parish in California.

Mental Health in San Jose

San Jose is a rapidly growing, highly diverse city with large populations of Asian and Hispanic residents, a large percentage of residents under the age of 18, tens of thousands of foreign-born residents2 and well over 30,000 armed forces veterans.3 The city's diversity creates a cultural melting pot with many languages, traditions, and beliefs. As a result, mental health practitioners in the city take a multicultural approach in order to deliver culturally competent care to their clients.

Elderly individuals who require support and assistance in order to live independently can find many services available through On Lok Lifeways. On Lok offers in-home care to seniors throughout the San Jose area, so that they can remain in their own homes rather than moving to a nursing home. Nutrition services help maintain seniors' health. Recreational programs, such as art classes, help seniors exercise their mind and provide them with an opportunity to interact with friends. Mental health services provide emotional and social support. For additional information about On Lok's services, please call 415-292-8888.4

Current Education

The San Jose area offers many graduate and post-graduate educational options for people wanting to further their education in the human services field. The Master of Social Work program at San Jose State University places a special emphasis on working with populations that are underserved by the mental health system. Graduates of the program are qualified to conduct individual and group therapy, work in community mental health centers, and advocate on behalf of at-risk populations. The MSW program offers multiple training opportunities to expand the breadth of clinical expertise. For more information about the MSW program at San Jose State, call the School of Social Work at 408-924-5800.5

Welcome to our network of mental health practitioners and therapists in San Jose. Our greatest desire at Theravive is that you would find the right qualified help. Our professionals offer many forms of therapy such as overcoming depression, life coaching, anger management, and marriage counseling. Counselors in San Jose and credentialed psychotherapists are ready to help.

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